NTT DATA Focus

Why 'lift and shift' used to work - and why it doesn't anymore

A few years ago, "lift and shift" was the golden ticket to the cloud. It seemed simple: Pick up your workloads, move them from your on-premises data center into the cloud, and you're done.

November 28, 2025: Global

Cloud

Transforming Materials Development Through Data Analytics:

In this article, we introduce an overview of Materials Informatics-a rapidly emerging field that is drawing increasing attention-and highlighting NTT DATA's initiatives in this area.

November 21, 2025: Global

Innovation

NTT DATA demonstrates Planet Positive action on World Cleanup Day 2025

We each have a role to play in making our planet a better place. NTT DATA's participation in World Cleanup Day is part of our sustainability strategy, which centers on reducing environmental impact, empowering communities and driving innovation for a better future - all with the goal of being Planet Positive.

November 20, 2025: Global

5 ways manufacturers are building agile supply chains in the AI era

Supply chains have always been complex and operated under constant pressure. Manufacturers are expected to scale production, reduce downtime and meet customer demand while cutting costs and shortening lead times to generate better returns on capital.

November 19, 2025: Global

Data & Artificial Intelligence

Competitiveness and Governance in the Post-Generative AI Era

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has shifted from the margins to the core of business operations, with generative AI accelerating adoption across industries. Yet alongside this opportunity comes risks that demand robust governance. The EU, U.S., and Japan are pursuing distinct approaches, from strict regulation to voluntary guidelines. For companies, success now hinges not just on deploying AI but on governing it effectively. Those that balance innovation with accountability will gain trust, unlock long-term growth, and lead in the post-generative AI era.

November 13, 2025: Global

Data & Artificial Intelligence

Cloud security explained: Solving misconfigurations, visibility gaps and zero trust challenges

Cloud security is a defining challenge for organizations everywhere. No longer just a technical matter, it has become a boardroom issue that affects survival, resilience and growth.

October 29, 2025: Global

Cybersecurity

Cloud security: The cost of getting it wrong and the advantage of getting it right

The cloud: You can't touch it or see it. But almost everyone's on it, whether they know it or not. Your employees are probably using software as a service (SaaS) applications for payroll or financial management, and your customers, without doubt, rely on cloud-hosted services. It's everywhere. But you can't afford to have your head in the clouds when it comes to cloud security.

October 28, 2025: Global

Cybersecurity

Synthetic data for better, cost-efficient satellite data-based AI models

This article presents the results of the first stage of collaboration between the Innovation Center of NTT DATA and Bifrost AI with the purpose of tackling various challenges that arise in the development of AI using satellite data - both a growing need among our clients and a promising technology crossover that will open a sleuth of innovation opportunities in the near future.

October 23, 2025: Global

Innovation

No more dead zones: How private 5G keeps oil and gas rigs connected

The oil and gas industry has always operated at the edge of technology, deploying advanced seismic imaging, precision drilling and automated production-control systems in some of the most remote locations on Earth. Yet, despite these advanced capabilities, a critical limitation persists: the inability to guarantee low-latency, deterministic communication in mission-critical environments.

October 22, 2025: Global

Edge

Ready, set, AI: How to build a secure network infrastructure for success

CISOs' jobs are not getting any easier. In many organizations, the C-suite is pressing for the rapid adoption of new AI tools, but if the underlying infrastructure is not properly secured to support these solutions, the business will end up exposed to a whole new realm of potential threats.

October 21, 2025: Global

Cybersecurity

From laptop to cloud, SASE is the answer to your security woes

Meet José, a sales manager who's always on the road. His calendar is a blur of client engagements and catching up on work in between meetings.

October 21, 2025: Global

Cybersecurity

Innovation Through Connection: From Systems to Society

The biggest challenge in technology today is not invention, but integration. At NTT DATA Group, "connection" is our guiding principle; linking systems, people, and ideas to create meaningful change.

October 21, 2025: Global

Innovation

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Why 'lift and shift' used to work - and why it doesn't anymore

5 ways manufacturers are building agile supply chains in the AI era